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New Oklahoma law aiming to protect youth in state custody heads to Governor's desk

New Oklahoma law aiming to protect youth in state custody heads to Governor's desk

Christian Hans A new bill meant to strengthen protections for youth in state custody now heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt for consideration.

Bill prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students heads to Gov. desk

Bill prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students heads to Gov. desk

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma's Senate Bill 364, prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students, awaits Governor's signature. The policy change could profoundly impact discipline methods in one quarter of Oklahoman school districts.

Debate Intensifies as Oklahoma Moves Toward Cell Phone-Free Schools

Debate Intensifies as Oklahoma Moves Toward Cell Phone-Free Schools

Haley Hetrick State lawmakers are moving forward with measures in both the House and Senate to remove cell phones from Oklahoma classrooms.

State lawmakers advance dozens of bills, and block dozens more ahead of legislative deadline

State lawmakers advance dozens of bills, and block dozens more ahead of legislative deadline

Haley Hetrick State lawmakers are nearing their first legislative deadline, and are moving to approve dozens of bills. Any legislation that isn't heard in a committee in the chamber of origin by this Thursday, will not be moving forward this legislative session.

Lawmakers advance bills on tribal sports betting, women’s sports rebate

Lawmakers advance bills on tribal sports betting, women’s sports rebate

Haley Hetrick Two bills advancing in the Oklahoma Senate could expand tribal sports betting and provide financial incentives for women’s professional sports teams.

Sports betting in Oklahoma: Three bills that could make it happen

Sports betting in Oklahoma: Three bills that could make it happen

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma lawmakers are considering several plans to legalize sports betting, including tribal and state-run options.

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Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Haley Hetrick Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt held a press conference to urge legislators to eliminate the state grocery tax.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Haley Hetrick Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt held a press conference to urge legislators to eliminate the state grocery tax.

Should Oklahomans Know Who Writes Bills?

Should Oklahomans Know Who Writes Bills?

Grant Hermes It's no secret that industry lobbies, companies, advocacy groups and even state agencies all try to make bills filed in the state legislature work for them.

Should Oklahomans Know Who Writes Bills?

Should Oklahomans Know Who Writes Bills?

Grant Hermes It's no secret that industry lobbies, companies, advocacy groups and even state agencies all try to make bills filed in the state legislature work for them.

OK Officials Expect Low Turnout For Tuesday's Runoff Election

OK Officials Expect Low Turnout For Tuesday's Runoff Election

A total of 13 state legislative primaries across Oklahoma require runoffs, including five here in the metro. There are six runoff elections for House seats: Four Republican and two Democratic. In the Senate there are seven runoffs; all republicans who are seeking open seats.

OK Officials Expect Low Turnout For Tuesday's Runoff Election

OK Officials Expect Low Turnout For Tuesday's Runoff Election

A total of 13 state legislative primaries across Oklahoma require runoffs, including five here in the metro. There are six runoff elections for House seats: Four Republican and two Democratic. In the Senate there are seven runoffs; all republicans who are seeking open seats.

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Cirque du Soleil returns to OKC with 'Ovo' at Paycom Center

Cirque du Soleil returns to OKC with 'Ovo' at Paycom Center

Addie Crawford Cirque du Soleil’s reimagined insect-themed show Ovo returns to Oklahoma City September 11–14, bringing acrobats, live music, and family-friendly performances.

Cirque du Soleil returns to OKC with 'Ovo' at Paycom Center

Cirque du Soleil returns to OKC with 'Ovo' at Paycom Center

Addie Crawford Cirque du Soleil’s reimagined insect-themed show Ovo returns to Oklahoma City September 11–14, bringing acrobats, live music, and family-friendly performances.

Top summer safety tips every family needs to know

Top summer safety tips every family needs to know

Brooke Cox Pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus shares essential summer safety tips for families, including drowning prevention, swimwear visibility, and sunscreen guidelines.

Top summer safety tips every family needs to know

Top summer safety tips every family needs to know

Brooke Cox Pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus shares essential summer safety tips for families, including drowning prevention, swimwear visibility, and sunscreen guidelines.

Identity of man killed in SW OKC shooting revealed, investigation ongoing

Identity of man killed in SW OKC shooting revealed, investigation ongoing

Christian Hans A man found shot to death in southwest Oklahoma City on Sunday has been identified, police say.

Identity of man killed in SW OKC shooting revealed, investigation ongoing

Identity of man killed in SW OKC shooting revealed, investigation ongoing

Christian Hans A man found shot to death in southwest Oklahoma City on Sunday has been identified, police say.

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Cirque du Soleil returns to OKC with 'Ovo' at Paycom Center

Cirque du Soleil returns to OKC with 'Ovo' at Paycom Center

Addie Crawford Cirque du Soleil’s reimagined insect-themed show Ovo returns to Oklahoma City September 11–14, bringing acrobats, live music, and family-friendly performances.

Top summer safety tips every family needs to know

Top summer safety tips every family needs to know

Brooke Cox Pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus shares essential summer safety tips for families, including drowning prevention, swimwear visibility, and sunscreen guidelines.

Identity of man killed in SW OKC shooting revealed, investigation ongoing

Identity of man killed in SW OKC shooting revealed, investigation ongoing

Christian Hans A man found shot to death in southwest Oklahoma City on Sunday has been identified, police say.

More severe weather possible later. Your Tuesday forecast here!

More severe weather possible later. Your Tuesday forecast here!

News 9 Your Tuesday is hot, muggy and windy with severe storms possible late this evening and overnight. Your forecast here.

Suspect, officers involved in SW OKC shooting identified

Suspect, officers involved in SW OKC shooting identified

Christian Hans A man killed by police in a shooting on Monday has been identified. The four officers involved in the shooting have since been placed on routine administrative leave.

Former Death Row inmate Richard Glossip to appear at bond hearing

Former Death Row inmate Richard Glossip to appear at bond hearing

Christian Hans Former Oklahoma Death Row inmate Richard Glossip will be in court Tuesday, where a judge will decide whether or not to reduce his bond amount.

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